Belarus publicly displays Russian Oreshnik missiles on patrol
Belarus has released striking footage of Russian Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles conducting combat patrols, marking the first public showcase of these nuclear-capable weapons since their deployment earlier this month. The Belarusian defense ministry confirmed that the Oreshnik missile division has launched operations from strategic sites across the country, heightening regional tensions.
This revelation comes just two weeks after President Alexander Lukashenko announced on December 18 that the missiles had arrived and assumed combat readiness. The move underscores deepening military ties between Minsk and Moscow amid ongoing geopolitical strains.
U.S. researchers have pinpointed the former Krichev-6 airbase in eastern Belarus mere five kilometers from the Russian border as the likely hub. Satellite imagery captured by Planet Labs and scrutinized by experts from Middlebury College and CNA reveals intensive construction since August, including a fortified military rail terminal and camouflaged launch positions designed for rapid deployment.
The public display signals Belarus's integration into Russia's advanced missile arsenal, potentially altering the balance of power in Eastern Europe as these systems enter full operational status.
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